Alpine Forest Biodiversity Assessment — Sagarmatha NP
Worked on October 1, 2024
Objective: Quantify vascular plant species richness across an elevational gradient (2,800–3,600m).
Methodology: Established 18 circular plots along three parallel transects. Identified all vascular plants.
Findings: Recorded 47 vascular plant species; species richness peaked at mid-elevation.
Learnings: South-facing aspect effect was stronger than expected — will stratify by aspect in future surveys.
